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PDAC 2025 – Technology and Innovation Keynote – Flavia Tata Nardini of Fleet Space Technologies

March 4, 2025 Chris Thompson

At PDAC 2025, Fleet Space Technologies CEO Flavia Tata Nardini highlighted how AI, machine learning, and satellite technology could significantly accelerate and improve mineral exploration. Drawing parallels with space missions, she emphasized the importance of hiring data scientists and integrating cross-disciplinary datasets to stay competitive. With AI already helping reduce project timelines from months to days, she warned that mining companies risk being overtaken by tech firms if they fail to adapt. Fleet’s space-driven exploration technologies are also targeting lunar seismic mapping, further underscoring how Earth and space discoveries are increasingly interconnected. [more]

PDAC 2025 – Commodity Outlook Keynote – Mike Henry of BHP

March 2, 2025 Chris Thompson

BHP CEO Mike Henry outlined a bold vision at PDAC 2025, emphasizing the rising global demand for critical minerals and the investment opportunities ahead. With the world’s population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, demand for copper alone is projected to increase by 70%, requiring significant exploration and innovation. He stressed the importance of policy reforms to maintain global competitiveness and highlighted BHP’s commitment to sustainability and local partnerships. He positioned BHP as a leader in shaping the future, ensuring that the mining industry remains essential to global infrastructure and economic development in the decades to come. [more]

Insights from the CEO Panel on Critical Metals at PDAC 2024

March 15, 2024 Chris Thompson

The CEO panel on Critical Metals at PDAC 2024, featured industry leaders from Teck, Albemarle, Vale, and BHP, and delved into the future of commodities amidst volatile markets. Discussions highlighted sustainability as a strategic advantage, the balance between growth and environmental stewardship, community engagement, and the role of technology in accelerating mineral discovery. The panel underscored the importance of secure, ethically sourced supply chains and collaborative efforts to overcome regulatory challenges. These insights emphasize the industry’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovation, ensuring a resilient supply of critical metals for the energy transition. [more]

Zoom Continues to Build Post-Pandemic Company with Five9 & Kites Acquisitions

August 9, 2021 Israel Pinheiro

Zoom entered into two definitive agreements to acquire Five9, a leading contact center software based on cloud technology, for $14.7B and Kites, which provides real-time Machine Translation solutions. [more]

CRM Pioneer Tom Siebel’s Enterprise AI Firm C3.ai IPO’s on the NYSE with a $4B Valuation

December 11, 2020 Jay Yi

C3.ai, a U.S. enterprise AI software provider, listed on the NYSE under the ticker “AI”. C3.ai raised proceeds of over $650M with an approximate valuation of $4B. [more]

Healthcare Companies Investing in AI – Medtronic, Health Catalyst, and Cognetivity Leverage Machine Learning to Enhance Patient Care

September 24, 2020 Jay Yi

In an effort to improve services for patients, healthcare companies are focusing on acquiring and developing AI technologies to enhance administrative and operational capabilities. Last year, global AI venture capital investments in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector reached $2.4B compared with $1B in the prior year. [more]